At the September Frankfurt Motor Show, which opened on September 13 this year under the slogan "The future is included in the package," innovative Mercedes are once again presented. The range of Mercedes cars includes a compact crossover Mercedes-Benz GLA, a sports and urban coupe Mercedes-Benz S-class, a hybrid with gasoline and electric filling Mercedes-Benz S500, a powerful modern sedan Mercedes-Benz class S brand 63 AMG, C-Class racing coupe DTM series. In total, 900 companies presented their automotive news at this largest forum.
Mini-crossover Mercedes-Benz GLA has the following dimensions in length, width, height: respectively 4417 mm, 1804 mm, 1494 mm. It is one of the most anticipated innovations in the Mercedes section. The Daimler AG lineup is truly adorned with the zest of Mercedes-Benz GLA, the innovative 4Matic all-wheel drive system. The developed line of branded engines involves a 1.6 liter engine with a capacity of 156 hp. and displacement - 2.0 at 211 hp It is also expected to be equipped with 136 hp diesel engines. and 170 hp A more productive GLA 45 model is provided, which will be equipped with a 360 hp engine. Serial production is expected from the beginning of 2014.
The next expected novelty was the concept version of the coupe from Mercedes-Benz - the S-class Coupe - one of the proprietary developments in the direction of "sports Mercedes". The model range of branded coupes involves the replacement of its predecessor, Mercedes-Benz CL. Dimensions of new items in length, width, height are respectively: 5050 mm, 1958 mm, 1409 mm. A true “lion heart” coupe is a 4.6-liter turbo engine with a capacity of 455 hp. It is planned to manufacture a “signal” production version in early 2014. Two stereo cameras are directed forward and monitor the quality of the road surface; they also transmit this information to the on -board computer. A production version is expected in early 2014 at the Detroit Auto Show.
In a promising direction of the automotive industry, Daimler AG introduced the hybrid Mercedes-Benz S500. For a long time, Mercedes entered the world electric car market. The range from the German manufacturer suggests the S500 Plug-In Hybrid sedan, equipped with a gasoline 3-liter modern engine developing a useful power of 333 hp, working in collaboration with an 109 hp electric motor. The harmonious start of the electric motor with the subsequent connection of the gasoline ensures the development of a speed of 100 km / h in just 5.5 s. The maximum speed of the innovative sedan is 250 km / h.
Attention is drawn to the modernization and company tuning of another promising car - the Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG. Traditionally, rear-wheel drive cars of this class were strong Mercedes. The model range is characterized by a gradually changing design and modernization of the base: in the performance of the S 63 AMG, the engine was updated - a 5.5-liter twin-turbine with a capacity of 544 hp. Moreover, when installing an additional proprietary package, it is expected to increase its power to 571 hp.
The DTM racing bodywork series has replenished with a new proprietary development based on the C-Class. The Mercedes-Benz coupe is equipped with a 4-liter V-8 engine with 500 hp. The length of the compartment is 5 m, the width is 1.95 m, and the wheelbase is 2.75 m. Special gearshafts are provided directly on the steering wheel as gearshifts. Pilots of Formula 1 from the Mesedes team have already tried the new product and are quite happy with it.
In all these models, one can feel the influence of sports style and the traditional spirit of innovation for the Daimler AG concern, moreover, on the entire lineup of Mercedes 2013. The prices of the above cars are quite competitive for the premium class.